Our club members embrace sustainable farming through hydroponics

At Botswelelo Primary School in Maun, the Junior Rangers and Aflatoun learners are taking sustainability to the next level through an exciting new hydroponics project set up by our coordinator Letso. Our club members have begun cultivating tomatoes, rape, spinach, and lettuce. Through this hands-on initiative, they are discovering how to produce healthy, nutritious crops […]

Creating Safe Learning Environments in Maun

This week, a new step was taken in the journey toward safer and more inclusive education in Maun, Botswana. Katja Visser facilitated a training for the trainers of Re Jala Peo, coordinators from 15 schools in Maun, one school in Sehitwa, and the Tsutsubega playgroup teachers. Together, they explored how to create safe and supportive learning environments where both teachers and learners […]

A very special milestone in Tsutsubega

Today we celebrated something truly special: the graduation of the first seven children from the Tsutsubega Playgroup! It was a joyful event filled with speeches from local officials, lively dances by the children, and even performances by the mothers. We ended the morning sharing a delicious traditional Setswana meal, lovingly prepared by the women of […]

Great achievements for the women in Shashe Ward, Maun

Yesterday was such a beautiful day! After three months, we reunited with the women of Shashe VDC for our follow-up session. Three months ago, each woman wrote a letter to herself, making promises about the business she wanted to start or grow. Yesterday, they opened those letters and shared their incredible progress along with the pride […]

RE JALA PEO HANDS OVER WASTE COLLECTION POINT TO LETSHOLATHEBE MEMORIAL SCHOOL

Re Jala Peo has officially handed over a newly established waste collection point to Letsholathebe Memorial School, promoting environmental responsibility and clean school surroundings. The station includes clearly labelled bins [Glass, Green waste, Paper and Plastic] to encourage students to separate waste correctly. This hands-on initiative is designed to build lifelong habits of proper waste […]

AFLATOUN SPARKS CREATIVITY AT MATHIBA MEMORIAL AND ANDREW WELLIO PRIMARY

Young learners at Mathiba Memorial School and Andrew Wellio Primary School recently brought their imaginations to life through the Aflatoun Social Emotional Learning curriculum activity themed “Unleashing My Imagination.” The initiative provided a dynamic space for students to express themselves creatively while exploring essential life skills and values. Students took to the ground by crafting […]

RE JALA PEO DONATES AND PLANTS TREES AT MAUN PRISON

Our gardening coordinator planting a tree with Warder of Maun Prisons. In a continued effort to promote environmental stewardship and community collaboration, Re Jala Peo made a meaningful contribution by donating and planting six trees at Maun Prison on the 30th of June 2025. The tree planting initiative aimed to support the prison’s greening efforts, […]

Global Money Week inspires financial wisdom in Maun students

This year’s Global Money Week brought together 53 enthusiastic participants from 15 schools across Maun for a wonderful celebration of financial education. Representing their schools were Junior Rangers and Aflatoun Club members, joined by coordinators and trainers for a full day of learning and fun. The event opened with an inspiring keynote speech from Mr. […]

Growing a greener future: Re Jala Peo leads tree planting in Maun schools

In a powerful step toward environmental awareness and community resilience, Re Jala Peo has launched a tree-planting initiative in schools across Maun and surrounding villages. The project, aimed at promoting climate education and sustainability, involves club members, teachers, and local volunteers working together to plant indigenous and fruit trees in schoolyards and public spaces. “We […]